Playa Colorado Surf Break

Lat Long: 11.41° N 86.05° W

Playa Colorado Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Colorado sea temperature is
29.5°C
1.1° 

Playa Colorado surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Colorado surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SW swell with 446 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 21s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Colorado this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Colorado in the next 16 days are 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 19th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 21s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed morning, moderate winds from the ENE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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SW
16
0.9
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16
0.8
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15
0.9
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14
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14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
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13
0.4
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20
0.6
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13
0.6
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0.4
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21
0.4
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18
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19
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
306
416
255
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301
238
178
138
138
134
157
118
361
441
307
432
432
264
366
306
352
Wind (km/h)
40
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45
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30
ENE
40
ENE
35
E
25
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30
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30
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20
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25
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20
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15
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15
WNW
10
NE
10
ENE
10
SSE
5
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15
SSW
25
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15
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High Tide
6:11PM2.11m
6:27AM2.25m
6:53PM1.97m
7:10AM2.11m
7:40PM1.83m
7:59AM1.98m
8:38PM1.73m
8:59AM1.88m
9:47PM1.68m
10:08AM1.85m
10:59PM1.72m
11:16AM1.88m
00:00AM1.83m
Low Tide
12:06PM0.33m
00:12AM0.47m
12:48PM0.47m
00:53AM0.60m
1:35PM0.60m
1:40AM0.74m
2:29PM0.71m
2:37AM0.85m
3:35PM0.78m
3:48AM0.90m
4:45PM0.78m
5:02AM0.88m
5:45PM0.72m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Playa Colorado Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Colorado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Colorado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Colorado surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Colorado) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Colorado may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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